Know When To Hold ‘Em
“Just because you know a lot of chords and can play really fast doesn’t make you an expert.” – Aunt Bee
Aunt Bee…a wise woman indeed. She says this to Andy after he hears a guy play guitar better than he can, and it leaves Andy feeling inferior. (Plus I think Helen is the target of the new guy’s affections, if I remember it right!)
Any fan of The Andy Griffith Show knows the nuggets of wisdom to be mined from its episodes; but who would have thought Aunt Bee could have nailed it on the head like that? Every player should memorize the quote.
And you could substitute the word “expert” with “great performer” or “an artist everyone wants to see live!” When it comes to great musical moments, it’s not all about technicality, speed and being in 5th gear all night.
Let me break it down for you.
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